General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
81
What is the term for interfering with the ball while it is on its downward flight to the basket?
Answer:
Goaltending
Goaltending is a violation that occurs when a player interferes with the ball when it is on its downward flight to the basket or is directly above the rim.
82
Who is known as 'The Answer'?
Answer:
Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson, the legendary Philadelphia 76ers guard, was nicknamed 'The Answer' during his high school days, and the name stuck throughout his Hall of Fame career.
83
Which NBA player was the youngest to ever win the MVP award?
Answer:
Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose became the youngest player in NBA history to win the MVP award in the 2010-2011 season at the age of 22 years and 6 months.
84
What is the violation called when a player stops dribbling and then dribbles again?
Answer:
Double Dribble
A double dribble occurs when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously or stops dribbling and then begins to dribble again.
85
Which player is credited with revolutionizing the game with his three-point shooting and was the first unanimous MVP?
Answer:
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is widely considered the greatest shooter in NBA history. In the 2015-2016 season, he became the first and only player to be voted the MVP unanimously.
86
What is the penalty for a 'Technical Foul' in the NBA?
Answer:
One free throw for the opposing team
In the NBA, a technical foul results in one free throw for the opposing team. Play resumes at the point of interruption. Two technical fouls result in an ejection.
87
Which team holds the record for the best regular-season record in NBA history (73-9)?
Answer:
2016 Golden State Warriors
The 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors set the all-time NBA regular-season record with 73 wins and only 9 losses, surpassing the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls (72-10).
88
Who holds the record for the most NBA championship rings won as a player (11)?
Answer:
Bill Russell
Bill Russell, the legendary center for the Boston Celtics, won 11 NBA championships in his 13-year playing career, the most by any athlete in North American major sports.
89
Which player is known as 'Black Mamba'?
Answer:
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant gave himself the nickname 'Black Mamba' to separate his professional life from his personal life, inspired by the code name of an assassin in the movie Kill Bill.
90
What constitutes a 'Triple-Double'?
Answer:
Double digits in three of five statistical categories
A triple-double is achieved when a player records double digits (10 or more) in three of the five major statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) in a single game.